Can I use this server to manage Kong's AI Proxy plugin?

Absolutely. The `create_ai_plugin` tool is specifically designed to inject the `ai-proxy` plugin onto Services. You can define providers like OpenAI or Anthropic and manage model routing directly through your agent.

How do I create a new API route through a conversation?

Use the `create_route` tool and provide a JSON payload defining the paths and the Service ID it should point to. Your agent will handle the Admin API call to provision the routing rule instantly.

Can my agent generate new API keys for consumers?

Yes. The `create_consumer_key` tool allows you to provision new credentials for specific Consumers. This is perfect for onboarding new tenants or rotating keys for downstream applications securely.

Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Kong (AI API Gateway)
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.cursor.com/context/model-context-protocol

Built by Vinkius GDPR 10 Tools IDE

Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

Get MCP Server for AI Agents

ASK AI ABOUT THIS MCP SERVER

Open in ChatGPT Open in Claude Open in Perplexity

Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.

RecommendedModern Approach — Zero Configuration

Vinkius Desktop App

The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Kong (AI API Gateway) and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.

Download Free Open SourceNo signup required

Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kong-ai-api-gateway": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Fully ManagedVinkius Servers

60%Token savings

High SecurityEnterprise-grade

IAMAccess control

EU AI ActCompliant

DLPData protection

V8 IsolateSandboxed

Ed25519Audit chain

<40msKill switch

Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

About Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server

Connect your Kong API Gateway instance to any AI agent and take full control of your API lifecycle and AI traffic management through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Kong (AI API Gateway) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Kong (AI API Gateway) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Service Orchestration — List backend services and create new upstream definitions defining URLs and protocols directly from your agent
Route Management — Configure inbound routing rules to map client requests to backend services based on specific paths or hostnames
AI Plugin Control — Apply and configure the ai-proxy plugin to enable LLM routing, model providers, and key encapsulation securely
Operational Patching — Update existing plugin configurations in real-time, allowing you to adjust rate limits or swap AI models dynamically
Consumer CRM — Manage consumer profiles and generate API keys for key-auth plugins to track specific user or tenant usage
Infrastructure Audit — Discover enabled plugins across your gateway and remove unused modules instantly to maintain a clean proxy pipeline

The Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Kong (AI API Gateway) to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Kong (AI API Gateway)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Kong (AI API Gateway), help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Kong (AI API Gateway) through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Kong (AI API Gateway) + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Kong (AI API Gateway) to Cursor via MCP:

create_ai_plugin

Frequently used for enabling the `ai-proxy` plugin for LLM routing and key encapsulation. Apply a new Plugin (like AI Proxy) to a specific Service

create_consumer_key

Generate an API Key credential for a Kong Consumer

create_route

Create a new Route to expose a Service in Kong

create_service

The payload must define the upstream URL, name, and protocol information. Create a new backend Service in Kong

delete_plugin

Delete and permanently remove a Plugin from the Kong Gateway

list_consumers

List all Consumer profiles registered in Kong

list_plugins

g., Rate Limiting, AI Proxy, Key Auth) currently configured globally or scoped to specific Services/Routes. List all enabled Plugins on the Kong Gateway

list_routes

List all routing rules configured in the Kong API Gateway

list_services

List all Services registered in the Kong API Gateway

update_plugin

Useful for adjusting rate limits dynamically or swapping AI model providers under heavy load. Update the configuration of an existing Kong Plugin

Example Prompts for Kong (AI API Gateway) in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Kong (AI API Gateway) immediately.

"List all registered services in my Kong Gateway"

"Add the 'ai-proxy' plugin to service ID '123-abc' using OpenAI"

"Who are the registered consumers in our gateway?"

Troubleshooting Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Kong (AI API Gateway) to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Kong (AI API Gateway) + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.